Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 59 Summary
Sing of God's Power Against Merciless Enemies
The psalmist appeals to God for deliverance from enemies gathered in might against him, though his transgression and sin are not the cause. He calls on God to awake and visit all heathen, not being merciful to wicked transgressors. The enemies return like dogs at evening, circling the city and belching out with their mouths. Yet the psalmist trusts in God's strength, knowing the God of his mercy shall let him see his desire upon his enemies. He asks God to scatter them by His power rather than slay them, lest the people forget God's works. The psalmist vows to sing of God's power and mercy in the morning, for God has been his defense and refuge in his day of trouble.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 59:1
“Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.”
Psalms 59:8
“But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.”
Psalms 59:10
“The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.”
Psalms 59:16
“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.”
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